It is almost time

The time to meet our new babe is close. I'm excited, and emotional. Today we woke to rain, which I love. To me, it's soothing, cleansing, and the shades of gray that take over the sky when it rains feel like a blanket of comfort to me.  Though I realize this is not how most people respond to rain.

Today, Nate and I plan to visit a couple thrift shops, pick up a few final fresh grocery items for the first week after babe comes home, and see the Lego Movie. Andy's been so busy with work, school, and lacrosse that we don't see him until at least nine at night; so when we do see him, it is blissful.

I've been checking through the list of everything I wish to get done before babe's arrival: stocking the freezer with homemade meals, deep cleaning, purging stuff we don't need or use or want, lots of laundry (this weekend, we donated six bags and four boxes of things to charity. It felt really, really good); and most importantly, savoring these last moments with just Nate.  He's been so much of my world these last four years, and that's about to change. My great dancer, sweet, smart, handsome, empathic, strong son is on his way to becoming a big brother; I know he will be a loving, sensitive, caring, completely awesome one.